The rich history of the Maltese language

Malta has managed to develop a unique language that sounds Semitic and is written with the Roman alphabet. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Many foreigners remain amazed at how Malta, one of the smallest countries in the world, with no more than half a million islanders, managed to develop a unique language that sounds Semitic and is written with the Roman alphabet.This is even more remarkable given the history of the Maltese people, marked by constant occupation and...